Difference between revisions of "Chickenpox Varicella"
ChristinL13 (Talk | contribs) |
|||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | About 24 to 36 hours after the first symptoms begin, a rash of small, flat, red spots | + | About 24 to 36 hours after the first symptoms begin, a rash of small, flat, red spots appears. The spots usually begin on the trunk and face, later appearing on the arms and legs. Others have them almost everywhere, including on the scalp and inside the mouth. Prior to the introduction of the varicella vaccine, chickenpox epidemics occurred in winter and early spring in 3- to 4-year cycles.<br><br>If you decide to get vaccinated before pregnancy, don't try to get pregnant during the series of shots or for one month after the last dose of the vaccine. Talk to your provider for more information on how well they prevent shingles. The chickenpox vaccine is a safe way to prevent this illness and the other health problems that can happen during it. Most people who have had chickenpox or have been vaccinated are immune to contracting the disease, even if they’re exposed to VZV. Rarely, vaccinated people can develop symptoms similar to those in an unvaccinated person.<br><br>An outbreak was reported by the district response team in a village and a school located in that village. So, the observational visit was carried out at the school (Nav Utkramit Middle School) and the village where the outbreak occurred. CDC recommends 2 doses of varicella vaccine for all children, adolescents, [https://Everesttravelclinic.ca/category/travel-shots/ Everesttravelclinic.ca] and adults without evidence of immunity to varicella.<br><br>Post-exposure immunization is useful in preventing or limiting varicella outbreaks in hospitals, child care facilities and homeless shelters. Serologic testing for susceptibility is not necessary prior to immunization in an outbreak situation. Infection with VZV may occur as a result of contact with a person with varicella or HZ. [https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/?s=Post-exposure%20immunization Post-exposure immunization] may be required depending on the level of exposure to VZV. |
Revision as of 17:59, 26 August 2024
About 24 to 36 hours after the first symptoms begin, a rash of small, flat, red spots appears. The spots usually begin on the trunk and face, later appearing on the arms and legs. Others have them almost everywhere, including on the scalp and inside the mouth. Prior to the introduction of the varicella vaccine, chickenpox epidemics occurred in winter and early spring in 3- to 4-year cycles.
If you decide to get vaccinated before pregnancy, don't try to get pregnant during the series of shots or for one month after the last dose of the vaccine. Talk to your provider for more information on how well they prevent shingles. The chickenpox vaccine is a safe way to prevent this illness and the other health problems that can happen during it. Most people who have had chickenpox or have been vaccinated are immune to contracting the disease, even if they’re exposed to VZV. Rarely, vaccinated people can develop symptoms similar to those in an unvaccinated person.
An outbreak was reported by the district response team in a village and a school located in that village. So, the observational visit was carried out at the school (Nav Utkramit Middle School) and the village where the outbreak occurred. CDC recommends 2 doses of varicella vaccine for all children, adolescents, Everesttravelclinic.ca and adults without evidence of immunity to varicella.
Post-exposure immunization is useful in preventing or limiting varicella outbreaks in hospitals, child care facilities and homeless shelters. Serologic testing for susceptibility is not necessary prior to immunization in an outbreak situation. Infection with VZV may occur as a result of contact with a person with varicella or HZ. Post-exposure immunization may be required depending on the level of exposure to VZV.
